By Jonk wa Mashamba
news@alexreporter.co.za
On Sunday 08 January 2023 at about 19:44, tragedy struck in the Daveyton area when two motor vehicles, involved in an illegal drag race.
The shocking incident occurred at the corner of Simunye Street and Madikizela Drive in Etwatwa, whereby a driver of the Toyota Etios lost control of the vehicle and collided with a group of minors and adults, between the ages of 8 and 37 years old when they were walking on the sidewalk.
According to EMPD spokesperson, Lt Colonel Kelebogile Thepa ,an 8-year-old boy died on the scene, and two 12-year-old boys who sustained slight injuries were transported to the nearest hospital for treatment.
“Three other pedestrians aged 12, 30 and 37 years old were treated for shock by emergency services.
“The +-50-year-old male driver of the Toyota Etios, who was attacked by community members and had his vehicle set alight, was transported to the nearest hospital for treatment.
“Furthermore, the unknown driver of the white Nissan 1400 fled the scene on foot to avoid the violent community members, who set alight his abandoned vehicle,” said Thepa.
Thepa said members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Etwatwa Precinct, arrived on the scene to restore order.
The remains of the boy were taken to the Springs Mortuary, and a docket of culpable homicide was opened by the EMPD, at the Etwatwa SAPS police station.
“The EMPD urges members of the community to report illegal street racing to the authorities immediately, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands,” Thepa concluded.
